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Tyson Ross allowed one run across four innings Sunday in a start against the Dodgers.

Ross allowed just one hit and walked two while striking out three in the start. He's now fanned 11 over 15 Cactus League innings, posting a strong 1.07 WHIP and 3.00 ERA in five appearances. Ross is technically battling for a rotation spot with the Friars but given his performance and history of dominance, he's probably closer to pen than pencil at this point. Mar 18 - 8:05 PM

Tyson Ross worked three scoreless innings in a Cactus League appearance Monday versus the Royals.

Ross piggy-backed with Bryan Mitchell in this one and easily out-pitched Mitchell, who gave up four earned runs in four innings. They both appear locked into spots in the San Diego rotation leading into the 2018 regular season. Ross has a 3.27 ERA and 8/4 K/BB ratio through 10 innings this spring. Mar 12 - 5:13 PM

Tyson Ross had a so-so outing Wednesday in the Padres’ Cactus League tie with San Francisco, yielding four hits, two walks and two earned runs over three lackluster innings.

He recorded just one strikeout. Ross got off to a rough start, allowing San Francisco’s first three batters to reach in the first inning. The Giants got to him for two runs in the frame and it would have been worse if Hunter Pence hadn’t hit into an inning-ending double play. Ross settled down after that, retiring four batters in a row to end his outing. Injury-prone and coming off one of his worst seasons, Ross doesn’t carry much fantasy appeal. Mar 7 - 6:31 PM

Tyson Ross went two scoreless frames Thursday versus the Rangers.

Ross limited his former club to a single and a walk and notched a pair of punchouts. The veteran right-hander should have a good shot to win a rotation spot with the Padres if he pitches decently this spring. Chris Young, who is also aiming for a spot in the rotation, followed Ross Thursday and allowed two runs over two frames. Mar 1 - 6:15 PM

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Cory Spangenberg went 3-for-3 and cracked a solo home run in Friday's Cactus League win over the White Sox.

He singled twice in the game while serving as the second baseman and leadoff batter. He followed a Matt Szczur solo shot with one of his own off starter Carson Fulmer in the third inning. Spangenberg started 86 games at third base for the Padres last year, and also played some second base and outfield. He is battling for the starting second base job this spring and is likely to play all over the diamond again this year.

Alex Dickerson has opted to rehab the sprained UCL in his left elbow, avoiding season-ending Tommy John surgery.

That's the plan, at least, but if the rehab doesn't take, Dickerson will still probably require the surgery. Either way, he's out for at least the first month of the regular season and maybe longer. It's a bad beat for the 27-year-old, who missed the entire 2017 season due to back issues.

Rea suffered a lat strain in early March and Padres manager Andy Green said there's no timetable for him to start throwing again. It's some tough luck for the 27-year-old, who missed the entire 2017 season following Tommy John surgery.

Jose Torres was charged with assault with a deadly weapon, criminal damage, and intimidation after a domestic violence arrest in Phoenix in December.

According to the probable cause statement contained in the court report, Torres allegedly pointed a semi-automatic handgun at the victim and also knocked a door off its hinges and punched a hole in another door. He has a pre-trial conference scheduled for February 20, after which more should be known about a timeline for his legal issues. He also has another case pending regarding marijuana violation and a drug paraphernalia possession/use citation from December. The Padres placed Torres on the restricted list on Monday and he obviously won't be pitching for them anytime soon. He could face a suspension from MLB even if he isn't convicted.

Carter Capps (thoracic outlet) will make his Cactus League debut Sunday.

Capps got a late start this spring after undergoing thoracic outlet surgery over the offseason. The reliever's stuff was down last season after he made it back from Tommy John surgery and now he has another operation to return from.